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2017 Kia Optima: recalls, problems and warranty extensions
Everything US government records hold on the 2017 Kia Optima as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.
3Safety recalls
257Owner complaints to NHTSA
3Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating
Most-reported problems
What 2017 Kia Optima owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.
Safety recalls
Recalls issued for the 2017 Kia Optima. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
- Fuel System, Gasoline: DeliveryDec 2018 · Campaign 18V907000
- Hybrid Propulsion SystemMar 2018 · Campaign 18V161000
- Latches/Locks/Linkages: Trunk LidAug 2023 · Campaign 23V594000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.
Defect investigations
NHTSA investigations that include this model.
- Loss of Motive PowerDP22003 · opened Sep 2022 · closed Dec 2023
- Engine FiresEA21003 · opened Dec 2021 · closed Feb 2024
- Electrical overstressEA19001 · opened Apr 2019 · closed Sep 2024
Theft risk
The Optima is number 6 on the NICB list of most-stolen vehicles in the US (first half of 2025, all model years). Ask about anti-theft protection before you buy.
Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.